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Get well wishes to all the shut-ins and wishing you a happy and healthy new year

Thoughts and prayers also to Marge Starcher, Helen Denkhaus and Joann Stallman.

Sympathy is extended to Selena Taylor and family on the death of her husband, Eric on Dec. 19.

The Trompower clan had their monthly gathering at the home of nephew, Rich and Angie Hattery on Dec. 23. There were approximately 50 family members present for the Christmas get-together. Everyone enjoyed delicious holiday food, lots of pies and cookies and all the trimmings. They had a gift exchange and also exchanged make and bake items. A home made crafted shadow box light made by Mike Trompower for everyone was the favorite of the evening. Out-of-state family members attending were Dave and Pam Trompower and son, Brent from Statesville, N.C. and Justin and Beth Burke and children, Boone, Charlotte and Jeremy from Denver, N.C.

We celebrated family Christmas exchange at the home of Michelle and Terry Hinkel on Christmas Eve with children, Josh and Curtis Schleappi. Also present were son, Mike and daughter-in-law, Michelle Trompower with Kristi and Travis. An earlier celebration the week before included granddaughter Shawnee Maertin and great-grandson Holden Maertin from Dundee, Michigan.

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The Karcher Christmas celebration was hosted by Mary Karcher this year. Everyone had a great time celebrating with all the young children opening their presents and really good food!

Twenty years ago this week, congratulations were extended to Brian and Karma Ickes on the birth of their son, Kole Brian who was born on Dec. 27 at 7:27 P.M. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 ° inches long. The proud grandparents are Carol and Jean Ickes and Johnny and Carolyn Pierson. This is the first grandchild for both sets of grandparents.

Thought for the week: "People are certainly peculiar--they want the front of the bus, the back of the church and the middle of the road." --Unknown

Happy anniversary to Rich and Irene Showalter, Randy and Lori St. Clair and Dean and Becki Griffith.

Hope you had a very nice Christmas and hope for the best in the New Year.

Senior Social returns to your Foltz Community Center on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. with the Stark County Probate Court. Learn about guardianship, elder abuse awareness and the court angles. Lunch will follow the program. The menu will be creamed chicken over biscuits and salad. Stay to play Bingo or cards or just visit your fellow Seniors. Be sure to stop by the table in the hallway to have your blood pressure taken free of charge by your local fire department employees. For table reservations for six or more call 330-488-6500. Carry out orders will be available, but you must call in advance.

No AARP meeting will be held in January. See you in February. Start the new year off by inviting a senior friend to join you for lunch or maybe treat them to lunch. The next meeting will be Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Stay and play Bingo. Members, bring some small wrapped gifts as prizes.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ will have homemade soups ready on Friday, Febr. 10 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 330-488-0189 to place your orders for chicken noodle and vegetable beef. The cost is $7 per quart.

Our seniors got a break between Christmas and New Year's. Now it's time to start back with the Silver Sneakers classes at the Foltz Community Center from 9-10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If school is canceled due to weather, exercise is canceled as well. All seniors are invited to take part. Weights, straps, etc. are provided, and the classes are free.

Congratulations to Rita (Cascioli) Zwick who retired after 22 years as office manager at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.

Sandy Valley Alumni will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the alumni room of the Sandy Valley Administration Building. Congratulations to Kevin Williams who won the raffle for a quilt handmade by Kaye Pomesky.

The Sandy Valley Athletic Boosters will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 in the library/media center at Sandy Valley High Sschool. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Sandy Valley will hold its Winter homecoming events on Friday, Jan. 6 at and after the game against Conotton Valley. This year's royalty includes Queen Alex Howell and King Francesco Borsellino; seniors Ambriah Phillips, Austin Armstrong, Emma Bolyard and Blake Offenberger; juniors Get Duangratana (exchange student) and Kyla Ward; sophomores Bryce Kelly and Samantha Easterday and freshman Olivia Karam and Nash Monroe.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will host its monthly free community meal in the "Shepherd's Kitchen" on Friday, Jan. 13. Bingo begins at 3:30 and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Carry outs and deliveries will be available by calling the church ahead of time at 330-866-9293.

May your New Year be filled with lots of things you can share with the Talk of the Town.

Please call or email your news for next week so you can be the Talk of the Town!

WAYNESBURG

Darleen Ullom

330-866-9506

queenof44@aol.com

The Rugani (Herm and Rena) family had their Christmas get together at Cibo's. Some attending were from Kentucky, Cincinnati, North Canton, Massillon, Carrollton, Akron, Canton South and Waynesburg. Family members had a good time of love, fellowship, hugs, kisses and great food. Happy New Year from all of us.